These resources are products that can be used to guide an entire congregation in prayer. They each cover a specific period of time and offer devotional thoughts and scripture-based prayer agendas that a group can pray together. For some insights into the power of a prayer initiatvie, read:
All Aboard: Setting All-Church Prayer in Motion
By Jacquie Tyre
“Hear ye! Hear ye! Starting next month City Community Church will embark upon a new and exciting ministry. Prepare now to be a part and see the blessings of God pour out through this new work!”
“Prepare now . . . ?” How do I do that?
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Whether you are a pastor, lay leader, or member of a congregation, opportunities for church-wide involvement come along almost weekly. We usually think of roles like teaching, serving, greeting, gathering or preparing supplies, contacting people, set-up, or clean-up as ways to be involved. But what about mobilizing people to pray before, during, and after the event?
Such moments within church life are optimum times to initiate a new emphasis on prayer. Whether it’s an outreach event, a new ministry focus, a stewardship campaign, a sermon series, or a citywide call for evangelism, this can be an opportunity to engage your congregation in purposeful, strategic prayer. How? By developing or using an existing all-church prayer initiative.
What’s an all-church prayer initiative?
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